BMW F11 — repair instructions and wiring diagrams
Original BMW documentation for the F11 body — what is commonly known as BMW TIS: step-by-step repair and maintenance procedures with illustrations, tightening torques and specifications. Navigation follows the vehicle’s assemblies, as in the factory system.
This body series also has wiring diagrams (what is commonly known as BMW WDS): circuit diagrams, connectors and pinouts, component locations.
- Production years
- 2009–2017
- Body types
- touring
- Documents
- 12,293
- Wiring diagrams
- available
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Model variants
Documents apply to a specific variant: after picking the body you specify engine, drive and build date, and irrelevant procedures are filtered out.
- 518d
- 520d
- 520d xDrive
- 520i
- 523i
- 525d
- 525d xDrive
- 528i
- 528i xDrive
- 530d
- 530d xDrive
- 530i
- 535d
- 535d xDrive
- 535i
- 535i xDrive
- 550i
- M550d xDrive
Example procedures for the F11
One of the most detailed procedures from each section — so you can see what is actually inside. The full list opens after a free registration.
- Replace timing chain and chain module for oil pump11 Engine
- Removing and installing/replacing all injectors in injection system13 Fuel preparation and control
- Guideline for applying brake pad paste on brake pads and caliper carrier34 Brakes
- Unlocking and disconnecting different plug connections61 General vehicle electrical system
- Removing and installing complete propeller shaft26 Propeller shaft
- Paintwork (2 and 3 coats)99 Paint
- Replacing low-temperature exhaust gas recirculation cooler (N57 D30/O/T 1)0 Maintenance and general note
- Removing and installing transmission (GS6-45DZ)23 Manual gearbox
- Removing and installing automatic transmission (GA8HP50Z) 4WD24 Automatic transmission
- Drain the coolant and top it up \PREMIUM17 Cooling
- Completely removing and installing front axle with engine and transmission (.N63O1)31 Front axle, front suspension
- Replacing engine support with left wheel arch in front of bulkhead41 Body
- Removing and installing, sealing/replacing exhaust manifold (N47 D20 T 1)18 Exhaust system
- Removing and installing or replacing clutch (SAC 240)21 Clutch
- Removing and installing/replacing air conditioning compressor (N63, with Dynamic Drive)64 Heating and air conditioning
- Removing and installing/replacing rear differential33 Rear axle, rear-wheel drive, guide
- Unlocking and disconnecting various plug connections in electrical and hybrid vehicles12 Engine electrical system
- Removing and installing left or right front door trim panel51 Body equipment
- Replacing backrest cover for front passenger seat (Comfort)52 Seats and motorcycle seat
- Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber37 Integrated Suspension Systems
- Replacing gas cartridge for crash-active headrest on left or right72 Body parts and accessories
- Adjusting dynamic light spot headlights (with headlight adjustment aid)63 Lights
- Remove or install front or rear wheel36 Wheels with tyres
- Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank (diesel)16 Fuel supply